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The Covid pandemic put a LOT of things on hold, definitely not something that any of us could have ever foreseen. But hey, there’s plenty of good news for Houstonians who are looking to finally tie the knot! That’s right, now you can easily plan for your big day while looking just as classy and stylish as you could ever want to be. Running from July 31st to August 1st at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, the city is hosting its big Bridal Extravaganza!  Guests can gather together to visit the finest local wedding vendors, participate in cake tastings, view photography and video styles, participate in bridal fashion shows, learn more about the latest in bridal designs and entertainment, and even get a chance to meet the wedding professionals behind the vendors.  And the icing on the cake, no pun intended, is that all guests have the chance to win special honeymoon and wedding shopping sprees! There’s even the chance to appear on the special bridal billboard, as well ...

Austin residents have a new reason to celebrate because the Sherwood Forest Faire is on!  The Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally-owned medieval-style village located in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas, just shy of around thirty minutes away from Austin. The festival consists of shows, shops, food, and more! Guests can enjoy some great live acts including fire juggling, knife throwing, live bands, comedy, sword-fighting, falconry, jousting, and a castle siege. And for some of you lovebirds, there’s even a section where you can experience a real fairytale wedding with your significant other! Whew! That’s a lot, huh? But it just means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for fun and entertainment during your visit!  But where would the Sherwood Forest be without Robin Hood? That’s right, he’ll be there as well, along with Lady Marian. Plus, there will be plenty of tasty grub and drinks to enjoy as you stroll across the green. There will even be live demonstrations, includi...